Local News Roundup of City Visits and Departures
Brief notices list residents and visitors including Dr. W. S. Norton at 116 W 2d, Mrs. L. E. Adams returning home from shopping, Miss I. M. Sweeney visiting relatives in Wapel, Miss Lillian Johnston returning home from Columbus Junction on the Firefly, Mrs. J. W. Blake visiting in the city, Miss Minnie Bowman returning home from Columbus Junction, Dr. A. B. Clapp eye ear nose throat specialist Hershey Building, Mrs. Chas Ruthenberg visiting Burlington on the Firefly, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Shafer of Wapello returning home on the Firefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Johnston
Columbus Junction
Minnie Bowman
A. B. Clapp
Hershey
Geo. Shafer
Wapello
Local notices and travel logs from Snyder's and the Firefly
Rods and repairs advertised at Snyder's. Miss Olwen Davis departs Cotter for home on the Firefly. Roy Denham heads to Letts for a weekend visit. Hattie Bates leaves Columbus City for home aboard the Firefly. Mr and Mrs Geo Davis of Cotter return on the Firefly. James Strause returns from Fruitland. H E Ritter and Mrs Ritter depart Letts for home on the Firefly. Rev W H Thomlinson travels to Des Moines to attend to business and act as house of representatives chaplain. Rev A B Heightshoe leaves Letts for short business with the American Home Finding association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Bates
Columbus City
Geo. Davis
Cotter
W. H. Thomlinson
Des Moines
House of Representatives
A. B. Heightshoe
American Home Finding Association
Letts
GLD Time Resident Visits Muscatine
William Bagley of Des Moines and chaplain of the Old 35th Town visits his son George Bagley in Muscatine. He recalls Muscatine 70 years ago, notes his war service from private to captain and chaplain, and mentions the saddle tied to Col. Hill’s horse now in the G A R hall. He plans to stay in Muscatine for two to three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bagley
Des Moines
Old 35Th Town
George Bagley
East Sixth Street
Bagley
Muscatine
Mr. Bagley
Ohio
West Liberty
Iowa City
William Chambers
Exalted thirty-second degree conferred at Davenport reunion
The thirty-second degree was conferred on J. Scott Blackwell of Muscatine and Earnest A. Rehn of Lone Tree during a Davenport reunion of four Scottish Rite Masons bodies. Eighteen members earned the degree, with the Muscatine team presenting the 31st degree. Attendees from Muscatine included Dr. F. H. Little, Dr. J. N. Elliott, J. R. Reuling, S. G. Stein, W. S. Underdonk, Geo. B. Jackson, F. T. Nesper, Benj. Black, Dr. G. D. Lezotte, Dr. Harry Dean, Sr., Edward Zeidler, and G. A. Riemcke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Scott Blackwell
Muscatine
Earnest A. Rehn
Lone Tree
Scottish Rite Masons
Davenport
F. H. Little
J. N. Elliott
J. R. Reuling
G. Stein
W. S. Underdonk
Geo. B. Jackson
F. T. Nesper
Benj. Black
G. D. Lezotte
Harry Dean, Sr
Edward Zeidler
G. A. Riemcke
Sunday Attacks Politicians in Springfield Revival
Evangelist Billy Sunday targets capital politicians in Springfield Illinois during a revival campaign ahead of municipal elections. He accuses saloon interests and warns voters of moral peril while crowds of about 8900 listen and public support grows. Local forces oppose Sunday with counter attractions as election issues rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sunday
Springfield
Ill
Illinois City
Evangelist
Sunday
Ottumwa
Timois
Keota Notes on Local Missions Visits and Events
Keota residents report on the Layman's missionary convention in Des Moines with Rev. J. C. Giffen Rev. J. F. Robertson and A. A. Hulse returning. Social notes include St Patrick day luncheon by United Presbyterian Ladies Sewing Society and plans for a Pythian Sisters turkey dinner at Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Droz. Chapter C M of PEO postpones initiation due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
J. C. Giffen
J. F. Robertson
A. A. Hulse
Des Moines
Giffen
Claude Pond
Washington
Ralph Junkin
Sanford Shaff
Geo. H. Lee
A. J. Droz
C. O. Harris
Jacob Sheets
Sigourne
Graham
A. A. Long
Ed. Randolph
M of P. E. O
Cadily Overcomes Stomach Trouble
Readers urged to seek instant relief from indigestion through Pape's Diapepsin. The ad explains food fermentation causes symptoms like belching, bloating, and stomach discomfort and claims almost instant relief after taking the 50-cent case and a Triangule tablet.
Local Notes Include Luncheon Funds and Visits
Mrs. J. W. Harding and Mrs. Maude Sanders are cited. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Williams and daughter Hazel return from Chicago. The union lecture committee canvasses for an eight number winter course. The ladies band served a fine luncheon last Saturday, taking in over $30. Mrs. John Levien traveled to Ottumwa. B. S. Gregory did business in Washington. Grandfather Schreckengast returns from Eldon and Keosauqua visits. Lottie Bales travels to Washington to visit sister Mrs. Clarence Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon
Keosauqua
Lottie Bales
Washington
Clarence Rice
Aging in Prison: David Randleman in Guadalajara
Former Muscatine man David Randleman languishes in a dirty Mexican jail at Guadalajara after being imprisoned for three years for involvement in a railroad wreck that killed several people. A letter to his sister describes his hair turning white, emaciation from poor food and confinement, and his hope to avoid another Christmas in the “awful hole.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalajara
Mexico
David Randleman
Muscatine
C. ©. Goldsberry
Sweetland Township
Randleman
Local Notes From Harper Iowa March 27
Mr Lahr dies and will be buried in the Catholic cemetery north east of Harper. Johnny Streigle returns from St Louis. Hilton the new barber moves to Mick Clarahan’s house. John Hammond starts on the section. Public school closes for three weeks. Miss June Streigle begins teaching at Holtzmuth school house. Joe Clarahan hauls sand for a new house. Miss Silva and Lillie Streigle visit from Keota. Edna Crook goes to sister Mrs Allen’s for the summer. Mr and Mrs Roy White move into their new house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Iowa
Lahr
Johnny Streigle
St. Louis
Hilton
Mick Clarahan
John Hammond
June Streigle
Holtzmuth
Joe Clarahan
Miss Silva
Lillie Streigle
Keota
Edna Crook
Mrs. Allen
Roy White
Rules Allow Certificate Renewals on Superintendent Recommendation
Des Moines reports revised rules for renewing first and second grade certificates. Counties or cities may renew upon superintendent recommendation without the psychology exam. The change eases renewals for Muscatine teachers and others, replacing the two year psychology test with a professional recommendation and testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Educational Board of Examiners
Muscatine
State Board of Examiners
Boulton
Iowa City
Pleasant Prairie Social and Community Notes
Mrs John Jenkins and children returned home after visiting in Muscatine with her parents. The Grange box supper Saturday netted 34 dollars. Judson from western Iowa gave an address. J E McElroy of Minneapolis visited his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
John Jenkins
Muscatine
Cyrus Baker
Marsh
Roy Baker
Davenport
the Grange
Judson
Iowa
Gertie Stecher
Perry Baker
Gagie Metz
Fix Home
Pine Creek
Claus Thonson
Durant
J. E. McElroy
Minneapolis
Root Juice Promises Quick Relief for Multiple Ailments
An advertisement extols Root Juice as a cure for rheumatism catarrh indigestion and various pains claiming many users report cures or major benefits. It urges readers to buy at Morgan's drug store one dollar per bottle or three bottles for two dollars and a half and to follow directions closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan's
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Detroit
Mich
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Dr. B. Coffman
Hotel Grand
W. S. Norton
W. 2d Street
J. W. Blake
Chas. Ruthenberg
Burlington
Norton
Snyder's
Olwen Davis
Roy Denham
R. T. Cammeron
Bestenlehner
James Strause
Fruitland
H. E. Ritter
F. S. Wood
Vera
Answorth
Ayer
Lowell
Mas
Muscatine Lumber & Box Co
Son
Muscatine Masons
Bill Sunday
Hell
The
Ward Heelers
Berlin Medical Institute
West Sth St
Lown
Cadily
Ily
Muscatiner
Guishing
Dation
U.S
Europe
America
Walter Baker & Co.,ltd
Dorchester, Mass
Brady St
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